A study on the reading behavior of college students in Chongqing under the new media
10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-1485.2018.01.022
- VernacularTitle:新媒介环境下重庆市大学生阅读行为研究
- Author:
Mengliang YE
1
;
Yetao LUO
;
Rong OU
Author Information
1. 400016,重庆医科大学公共卫生与管理学院卫生统计与信息管理教研室
- Keywords:
New media;
Reading behavior;
Digital reading;
Traditional paper reading
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research
2018;17(1):96-100
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective The objective was to investigate new media influence on college student's reading behaviors.Methods A cross-sectional survey on internet use,reading behavior and influence on sleep and life of college students was conducted.The sample was selected using a multi-stage sampling among college students in Chongqing.Results 92.5％ students used smart phone to access information through Internet.Entertainment is the main motivation of digital reading.58.39％ students preferred traditional paper reading for academic study.97.6％ students used smart phone for reading before sleep and 27.4％ used smart phone before sleep caused sleep problem.53.6％ students believed that in terms of life and study,the new media reading is more helpful than harmful.Conclusion College students are heavy users of new media,and that some forms of media use may adversely impact sleep and academic performance.
